I have a 1992 sahara jeep wrangler that has a broken driver seat mechanism. The seat slips into a partially reclined state and will not "catch" in any other position. Based on phone inquiries, the "jeep" shops in my area have all told me to buy a new seat. I want to stay true to this jeep and keep original seats but fix the recline issue. Any thoughts?

Had the same problem with my 94 YJ... I sprayed a little PB Blaster in the mechanism and worked it back and forth. It finally latched. But I will say that it will still mess up if I move it. I am able to get it to latch again without spray. Some times it just does it on it's own and some times I have to help it by pushing down on the lever. If it needs a new seat maybe a "you pull it" place would help you keep it "original" enough. Hope this helps.

I want to stay true to this jeep and keep original seats but fix the recline issue. Any thoughts?

To be honest. Run out to a local pick and pull junkyard on a 1/2 weekend and get to seats from a Cavilier for 40 bucks. Put them in so you pull your stockers fix the issue.

I will bet you will never look back once you have the replacement seats in. I was in the same boat I wanted to get mine fixed also. Once I changed seats my back and rear felt so much better I will never go back to the stockers.

I have a 1992 sahara jeep wrangler that has a broken driver seat mechanism. The seat slips into a partially reclined state and will not "catch" in any other position. Based on phone inquiries, the "jeep" shops in my area have all told me to buy a new seat. I want to stay true to this jeep and keep original seats but fix the recline issue. Any thoughts?

If you want to stay true to the factory Sahara seats, I would try to find some used factory seats (Ebay or Craigslist or www.car-parts.com ). If the seat mechanism is in good shape, but the seat covering is in bad shape, have it re-upholstered by an automotive interior repair shop. I had my Sahara seats re-upholstered for $300 (per seat).